News and events from the North Dakota region. The original since 2005.
Wild Game In Mandan
The North Dakota championship for Fall Spectacular wrapped up on Saturday at Westside Grill & Bar in Mandan, ND.
In the end, 6 national qualifiers were awarded trips to Las Vegas to compete in the National Final coming up in April at Caeser's Palace.
The winners are (pictured left to right): Mike Goldade (Sportsmans Lounge-Mandan), Lance Zietz (Rugby Eagles), Wade Kyser (Bowler-Fargo), Lois Kihne (Silver Dollar-Mandan), Bob Haas (Lonesome Dove-Mandan), and David Delaplane (Seibs-Elgin).
Poker players from all around the state of North Dakota gathered at the Bismarck VFW this past Saturday for their shot at becoming the final big winners in the Desert Heat promotion. In the end, Brent Hauge, Vance Barta, John Kihne, Kerry Wentz, and Mark Masseth were crowned champs. There will be ONE more trip awarded online as a LAST CHANCE bonus.
The North Dakota State Fair in Minot will be starting on Friday, July 24th and in conjunction with Seven's Bar at the Vegas Motel they will be running two four week leagues for the Desert Heat promotion. The first four week session will be July 25th, 26th, 27th, & 28th. The second four week session will be July 29th, 30th, 31st, and August 1st. Registration begins at noon with play beginning at 1:00. It is limited to the first 100 players each day and will be held in the Flickertail Gardens.